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R891 AWS

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,009 mi
Last recorded30,009 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 AWS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 30,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 29,682 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 29,571 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 29,248 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 29,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 28,924 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 28,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 28,824 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 28,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 27,555 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2014 26,963 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,305 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 7 May 2013 25,267 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 24,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 May 2012 24,739 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 22,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 22,923 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 21,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,326 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,703 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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R891 AWS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R891 AWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R891 AWS registered?

R891 AWS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R891 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 AWS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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